Kelp Gull vs Aleutian Tern
Larus dominicanus comparé à Onychoprion aleuticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Kelp Gull | Aleutian Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus dominicanus | Onychoprion aleuticus |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 80,4 cm (31.7 in) | 52,4 cm (20.6 in) |
| Poids | 955,8333333333334 g (33.72 oz) | 104,88 g (3.70 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Kelp Gull
Vulnerable
Aleutian Tern
About These Birds
Kelp Gull
Kelp Gull, 54–65 cm, is the dominant large gull of the Southern Hemisphere, found on all sub-Antarctic and southern temperate coasts. Jet-black back, white body, yellow bill with red spot. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores, follows fishing boats, and preys on penguin eggs. Resident and sedentary.
Aleutian Tern
Aleutian Tern, 32–34 cm, breeds colonially in Alaska and Russian Far East, wintering in Southeast Asian waters — one of the most poorly tracked migrations among seabirds. Dark grey above, white below, black cap with white forehead. Piscivore; dives for small fish. Near Threatened.